Could ginger root ease sciatica pain? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06817018

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether taking ginger root extract daily for 8 weeks can reduce pain and improve gut health in people with chronic sciatica. Researchers will measure pain levels, gut bacteria, and brain changes in 80 adults. The goal is to see if ginger affects the gut-brain connection to ease nerve pain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ginger root extract

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help manage chronic sciatica pain.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be small or no better than placebo, and results may not apply to everyone with sciatica.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neuralgia sciatica

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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    Lubbock, Texas, 79430, United States

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    RECRUITING

    Lubbock, Texas, 79430, United States

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